Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,654, John Dockstader, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Dockstader, John
5,31,654
Dacksteter or
Dockstater or Docksteater or
CONTENTS

heard 108 38. 20.
Increased from $ 27.21
Let. to Agent 3. Feb. '38
" "Adad Joy 8. Jan. 1845
Albany 31. 24. 3
John Dockstader
of Montgomery Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Davis of the Reg't commanded by Col. Fisher in the N. York line for 11 months & 14 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 38 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Feb. 1838 and sent to J. Sammons Present
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-ann. allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. 2. Vol. 4 Page 18

Swan
Application
John Dacksteader
13,668
See Vol 7. p. 26. 27. 28 29. 30. 31. 32
Not on this roll,

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss Personally appeared in Open Court before the Open Court
On the 19 th day of September 1832
John Dachstader, Aged Eighty One years And 1 Month 19 th born on the 15 th Augt 1751 day of In the Town of Johnstown then County of Tryon Now County of Montgomery and State of New York, aforesaid. Who being first sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath Make the following declaration, in order to Obtain the benefit of the act Congress passed the 7 th day of June 1832
This Applicant declares Under Oath that Immediately after the commencement of the Revolutionary War, that he this claimant was enrolled in the Company of Militia commanded by John Davis. Capt. In the Regiment of Militia commanded By Col Frederick Fisher in the then County of Tryon in the Brigade of Brigadier Genl Nicholas Herkimer - Most After Briskany Battle, where Capt Davis was Slain therein Under the Command of Capt. Abram Keeder in the same beat
This Applicant declares that Immediately after the commencement of the Revolutionary War, conformable and in compliance of a Resolution passed by the Old Congress on the 27 th day of May 1775 that the Militia of New York be Armed and trained And in constant readiness to act, at a Moments Warning, ————— That in compliance of which, this Applicant did furnish himself with sufficient Arms and Equipments, and Always kept himself in readiness at a Moments Warning, to the close of the War, And that he has per- formed Services Under the forgoing Named Officers, during the War In the Militia —————
That he this claimant declares, that he was called out to go to Cacknawaga, there joined Genl Schuyler with his Militia in the Winter 1776 there remained for Several days, Once General Parade on the Ice, After Went to Johnstown causing surrender of Col John Johnson with About four hundred Men, All Armed, his Object not Particularly known, but supposing that he either hath calculated to go to Canada to join the British, Or to Commit depredation on those friendly to the cause of liberty and Independence before they went to Canada, Again previous same year 1776 in summer with the Militia to Sackawaga in pursuing the Enemy
This claimant also declares, that in the year 1777 on the Sixth day of Augt Under the Command of General Herkimer engaged in Briskany Battle which was a Seareous conflict etc. —————
This claimant further declares that he hath been in the contested Battle at

Johnstown then Under the Emedient Command of Col Marinus Willet, Against Maj t Ross and a large Party of Indians, Tories, and some British Troops from Canada, On the 25 th day of October 1781 And this Applicant further declares, that he has been drafted on many and Frequent Occasions, And Also Guarding and Watching at the blockhouses At Sachunawaga, and Fort, at Johnstown, And Often directed to March at a distance, to Guard Watch Guard and repel, the Invasions of the Common Enemy And finally this Applicant declares that from the time he was Armed and Equipt And in constant readiness, at a Moments warning, and always did March out on Every Emergency when called on, That this claimant Views the Services performed As only one term and that for and during the War, from the commencement to the close of the same , that this claimant, has resided in the Town of Johnstown during the War, And for A Number of years past a resident of the Town of Palatine, and Now a resident of the said Town of Palatine, County of Montgomery Aforesaid And that this claimant hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or Annuity, except the present, and declares that his Name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State, According to this claimants knowledge And further this claimant saith Not
Sworn and Subscribed the } day and year Aforesaid } JOHN BACKSLEDER
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk.
We Isaac J. Hetcham a Clergyman of the Town of Palatine And County of Montgomery And Jacob Snell of the same town Hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Docks Who has Subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration That we believe him to have been Sixty one years of age on the 1 st day of August last past, that he is reputed and Believed in the Neighborhood where he resides, that he has been a Soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in That opinion ———
Isaac J. Hetcham Jacob Snell
Sworn and Subscribed the } day and year Aforesaid } Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the Matter, and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the war department. That the above named Applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and Resolved as he states, and the said further certifies. That it appears to them that Isaac Hetcham who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the Town of Palatine County of Montgomery, and that Jacob Snell who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Palatine County of Montgomery aforesaid, and is a credible person — and that their statement is entitled to credit. —
I, George D. Ferguson, clerk of the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Dockstader for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 26th September 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson

1776 1 6 15 Brought forward and continued
   Date Mo Da Yr Rank Company Officer Field Officer Battles and Engagements Country through which he marched State of Place of Abode when he entered the Service and his present age Proof by which Supplemental Declaration is supported     1777 Spring & forepart in June over previous to 6th Augt 0 2 10 Private Company Officers Capt Davis Genl & field Officer Col Nipcher State of N.York. In Johnstown Aged, little short 33 years Simon Voeder, Adam Miller Ordered out on Alarm, calculated and ordered to March to Palatine, but after arrived at Grafton near Schoenstedt, remained, ordered to Johnstown there Stationed, repeating the Enemy from the North along, there watching and guarding rendering United States Service before discharged for 32 days Again, ordered out on an Alarm, to his hill, there Stationed in rendering United States Service 8 days often and frequent, from Spring until 8th Augt, rendering United States Service at least 1 Month & ten days Exclusive of the foregoing in all 3 M o 10 ten days.   1777 Augt 6 th 0 0 18 do Capt Davis Genl Harkness Briskany Battle do Actually and feariously Engaged in that memorable Battle under the command of Genl Harkness and Capt Davis, who both were slain in Battle. His Genl wounded, died in consequence of his wound. Plaintiff declares that he had participated in Battle until the Enemy hath withdrawn, he also declares that he feels well assured that he killed three of the Enemy, vizt two Indians and believing the other a Tory, and by the appearance of one of the Indians drop who fell, he must have been one of their Chiefs.   do from Augt to late Augt 0 1 15 do Capt Adam Voeder Genl Nipcher do frequently and often ordered out on Alarms by Company sometimes part of said Company, at times Scouted, according to Genl Orders, watching and guarding against the incursions of the common Enemy, rendering at least the length of Service as placed opposite, exclusive of all the foregoing.   1778 July 0 00 18 do do do do At the time of Genl Burgoyne's About Springfield surrendering and Sculping, Burning and taking prisoners, and from Springfield remained to Glens Falls, there Stationed in rendering Garrison duty, guarding and watching against the incursions of the common Enemy.   do in Oct 0 0 22 do do do do Ordered out to March to Harkness under Col Voeder at the time of Genl Burgoyne's Upper part of German Flats, and all around Fort Dayton at Harkness, rendering Sculping Burning and taking Prisoners to Canada, Stationed at Fort Harkness rendering Garrison duty, guarding against the incursions and depredations of the Incendiaries, for the time as placed opposite.   do in Winter 0 0 15 do do do do Drafted to Sacandago, Block house there Stationed watching and rendering Garrison duty, guarding against the incursions of the Enemy, where obtained that a considerable body had been and kept north of the north river in the Woods, calculated to commit depredations on the Inhabitants.   do same year 0 0 10 do do do do Again drafted & ordered to march to the Fish house North river Sacandago, watching and guarding against the incursions of the common Enemy.   do, do 0 0 10 do do do do Ordered out the whole Regt. & marched to Bonans Creek, on alarm.   do do 0 0 8 do do do do Ordered out on an Alarm, by Regt. Marched to Palatine Church, Town of Palatine, guarding against the incursions of the Incendiaries.  

  do do 0 0 22 do do do " " do " "   do do 0 1 0 do do do " " do " "   do 1780 11 th 0 0 10 do do Col Veeder " " do " "   do during said year 0 1 20 do do Genl Vipcher " " do " "   do 1779 the 1st in June 0 0 15 do do Col Nathl Veeder " " do " "   do May 0 0 10 do do do " " do " "   do same year 0 0 8 do do do " " do " "   do during the said year 0 0 16 do do do " " do " "   do said year 0 0 8 do do do " " do " "   do during said year 0 1 0 do do do " " do " "   1780 May 0 0 15 do Col Abm Veeder do " " do " "   do same year 0 1 0 do do do " " do " " 
Drafted to March to Fort Schenck there Stationed rendering Garrison duty  Drafted twice to Johnstown said, on Alarms, Watching against the incursions of the common Enemy 15 days each time  Ordered out by Regt. at the time of General Sullivan's at Cherry Valley, said murdering, Burning & etc  Frequently and often called and ordered out, on Alarms Genl Orders by Company, at the house of Simon Leenardson, Watching and Guarding against the incursions of the common Enemy, at least rendering the length of Service placed opposite  Ordered out by Regt. at the time of the Genl conflagration, at the lower part of German State & State, said, Murdering, Sculping, & taken prisoners, Burning all desolate  Ordered out on an Alarm by Regt. to Boorman's Creek Repelling the Incursions, Under command of Col Veeder  Ordered out, Viz t drafted to Fort Schenck in rendering Garrison duty, watching and Guarding against the incursions of the common Enemy (with not recollect Genl at the Fort)  Drafted and ordered out to Veeder's block house & Mill, Watching and Guarding against the Incursions of the Incendiaries 2 & 4 days each four twice  Drafted, and ordered to march to Johnstown Fort, Picket Fort around the said, Watching and Guarding against the incursions of the common Enemy  Ordered out often and frequently, on Alarms in consequence of the Enemy, on the said State at the house of Simon Leenardson, Guarding, and rendering United States Service, at least the length of Service as placed opposite  At the time of the Genl conflagration at and around Saughnawaga, Murdering, Sculping and a Number of Prisoners taken, Burning, and said John Johnson with his Associate Incendiaries, there causing a Genl desolation, at that place, Ordered out in pursuit of the Enemy, to Johnstown, there remained to the said State, to Simon Leenardson, there watching and Guarding in rendering United States Service for the space as placed opposite  Ordered out Under Col Veeder twice to Veeder's Mills there Stationed in rendering Garrison Service in block house & Mill for two weeks each time
Carried Over
1 9 25

Brought
forward and continued
   1780 1 9 25 Private Company Officers Genl & field Officers Engaged in Battle Country, through which he mare. Place of Abode & his present age Proof by which supplemental Declaration is supported     to in June & fall 0 0 24 do Capt Woeder Col Woeder " " H. Yorke Johnstown Drafted and Ordered thence to the fort Brown The jail, at Johnstown Village, each tour Eight days, in rendering Garrison Service Guarding Against the incursions of the Incendiaries —   Same year 0 0 21 do do do " " do " " To Ordered Out on Alarms to Martin Van Alstine Town of Canajoharie at three different times, then stationed, Guarding Against the incursions of The common Enemy, 7 days each tour —   do Oct 19th 0 0 10 do do do " " do " " At the time of the Genl conflagration at a distance of twenty miles from Schoharie, Town of Johnstown up along the Mohawk river on the North side of said river, through Schoharie, Town of Palatine time of Brown's Battle, when Col Brown in all 45 killed chiefly all that Section of the three County of Tryon, caused desolate, Ordered and Marched in pursuit of the Enemy with his Incendiary Crew, from Canada, etc. Engaged in rendering Services for the State as placed Opposite   do during laid year 0 1 15 do do do " " do " " Genl Orders, Often and frequently called and Ordered out for sometimes only part of Capt Woeder's Company, and often the whole Company, On Alarms, To Susquehanna River there Watching and Guarding against the Incursions of the common Enemy — At least Space of Service as placed Opposite   do in fall 0 0 15 do do do " " do " " Drafted, & Ordered to March to Secondage, there stationed, in rendering Garrison Service, the length of time placed Opposite   1781, during said year 0 1 15 do do do " " do " " Drafted and Ordered Out According and in compliance of the Genl Orders and directions of Col Willett in rendering Garrison duty at the mills and block house at Vlyon, it was a deposit of Provisions kept as a public Store, and Garrison, Guarding against the Incendiaries, four different tours during Spring Summer & fall seasons rendering the length of Service as placed Opposite   do do 0 1 0 do do do " " do " " Ordered Out Often and frequently on Alarms in consequence of the Enemy to Susquehanna River there Watching and Guarding against the common Enemy   do same year 0 0 8 do do Col Willett " " do " " Ordered Out on an Alarm Marching to Brown's Creek, there under the command of Col Willett at the time, under arms, dispersing the Enemy   do do 0 0 6 do do " " " " do " " Ordered and sent on Scout North of Johnstown through the Woods spying the Enemy —   do in fall 0 0 8 do do " " " " do " " Drafted and Went to Johnstown, there rendering Garrison duty, at the fort and jail  

drafted and ordered to Fort Erie, to the relief of our Guard, there rendering Garrison Service for the time placed opposite, situated at Canajoharie.
  do 25 th Oct 0 0 9 do do Col Wirtt Battle at Johnstown do " " do   do same season 0 0 8 do do do " do " " do   do same season 0 0 8 do do do " do " " do   1782 during said year " " " " " " " " " " "   Total 2 5 22 Length of Service rendered to the United States, And for such Service I claim a Pension 
In said year drafted to Fort Van Alstine to the relief of a guard, in rendering Garrison Service, situated in the Town of Canajoharie.  Claimant was subject to Alternative complaint, not enrolled in recruiting United States Service during the whole year, and having reason to believe, that hard and severe fatigues during said war, previous thereto, had contributed much to the cause of his debilitated situation that year.
Claimant, having to repeat the Interrogatories as required by the rules and regulations of the War department, Vgt, he says and deposes under Oath that as appears by the Church Records, inserted to the case of Jacob Snell, by the Consistory of the Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, that he the said Applicant was born in the year of our Lord 1751 on the 1 st day of August, in the Town of Johnstown, then County of Tryon - That he had lived in the said Town of Johnstown when he entered the said War, and during the same until the conclusion of the same, 5 th Regiment States, that he was enrolled in the Company of Artillery commanded by Capt John Davis, in the Reg t commanded by Col Frederick Fisher, In Genl Nicholas Skinker's Brigade, composed of all the Militia residing in the then County of Tryon, At which time as to Territory containing an equal Third Part of the State of N York as the Applicant Beliefs, or more.  6 th Claimant recollects of no formal discharge that the Militia Soldiers did obtain, at the time of the conclusion of the revolutionary War, - It must be well known by every individual conversant with the history of the times, that great reliance was placed on the Militia, in the Militia of the Country, and more particular on the Militia then residing in the County of Tryon, for defensive operations - for the Sacred preservation of Public Freedom - for the Maintenance of their rights and immunities dear to every true American - and claimant, declares that he hath his full participation, equal with others during the Revolutionary Struggle, against the Tyrant, of Great Britain, and his Associate Incendiaries in America, And this is the only and most hon ble discharge, Claimant being unable to produce, And for the truth and Variety of the forgoing statements, the Applicant, that only can prove by one, two or three, by Deponents, Among which he beg leave to mention the names, of Adam Miller, Abram Philips, Judge Simon Veeder, Col John Veeder, Maj r Thomas Sammons, Capt Sammons, Lieut William Wallace, George Dockstader Nicholas Dockstader, Jacob Snell, Conrad Kitter, George Leuchs, besides a Number of others which could be named.
And that Claimant hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a Pension or Annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
John Dockstader
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year Aforesaid before me 26 th day of July 1834
Before me Lawrence Marcellus Justice of the Peace

27.21 13.66  163.26 13.60  176.86
New York Acty th June 1834
Suspended due at 30 Aug t 1834 to Jacob Snell
John Dockstader  Resident 
Lett to Hon C. McBean 19 Dec r 1834
Let to J. & R. Rankin
Aug. 14, 1835 let. to C. McBean Esq. 15. Dec r . 1835 - do. to J. Snell Sept. 2 d . 1837

3165H Recy INVALID.
File No. 31,654
John Dockstader His Rev was
Act: June 1 st 33 rd
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 112
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The rule directs good. This branch of the Service directs, that each term of militia service shall be definitely stated the names & rank of the officers under whom the officers or soldiers served; the place where the service was performed and the duration of the service each term of service - such a state- ment as this, being only general with ref- to the militia service & embracing a period not accurately set forth is inadmissible J. R. P.
Genl. V. Marlowe U.S.N.

District of Columbia City of Washington } ss } Thomas Sammons of the State of New York County of Montgomery Town of Mohawk Aged 75 years Past first being sworn according to law do depose and say that I am acquainted with John Dockstader an applicant for a pension under an act of Congress passed the 7th before the day of June 1837 know that the said Dockstader and was enrolled in Capt. John Davis's Company and served therein from 1775 till the year 1777 on the 6 day of August when Capt Davis was killed in the Oriskana Battle then from that in Capt. Abraham Peckens company Col. Frederick Regiment that from the year to 1775 till the year 1779 he served in the following places Johnstown - Stoncarabia - - Bowman's Creek & Conesadago Blockhouse Oriskana Battle Cherry Valley Canagoharry Fort Plain Fort plank in the year 1778 the Regiment of Fisher all were ordered to the German Flats as near as I recollect in June Again in the year 1779 the whole regiment was ordered and did march to to the German Flats I was with them but after we arrived there I volunteered with Col. Peter Gansevoort's Regiment which Marched from there to Lake Otsego to Genl. James Clintons Brigade who was darning up the Lake to take their Boats down the Susquahana River to meet Genl Sullivan there I was discharged this was some time in June 1779 as near as my Memory serves me - several other places the Militia of Tryon County did Military duty from the year 1775 till the year 1779 it is more than Half a century past I cannot recollect the particulars of the time and places but from the year 1775 till or including the year 1779 John Dockstader has done One years Service.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15 th day of July 1837. Tho: Sammons Don V. Mauldin J. Pease

City of Washington D. C.
I Thomas Garmons of the Town of Mohawk County of Montgomery state of New York, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is Seventy five years of age. That he is well acquainted with John Dockstader a private in the Revolutionary war. and that the following is a statement state- ment of the time he served in the army from the beginning of the year 1775 until the end of the year 1778. That he cannot swear positive as to the precise date and place of service. yet he is positive as to the whole time of 271 days service being done by John Dockstader in the Militia of Tryon County between those dates.
Washington County N. H. March 1838 January 23. 1838. Justice of the Peace
By order of the Committee of Safety of Ingham County in the year 1775. in Col. F. Fishers Regiment Capt. John Davis Company. at Canagrawaga in June & July — 10 days in October — 8 " in November — 9 "
In 1776. by order of Col. T. Fisher in Capt John Davis's company in Jan'y. when Sir John Johnson was disarmed by Genl. P. Schuyler at Johnstown ————— 8
In March and April to Salstown v Albany & Buss 21
54
In September to Stone Arabia and Nellis. 23 "
In Oct., & Nov. to Canajohary Fort Plank & Fort Plank - 31 "

In 1776. by order of Col. T. Fisher in Capt John Davis's company in Jan'y. when Sir John Johnson was disarmed by Genl P. Schuyler at Johnstown 8
In March and April to Ballstown & Albany & back 21
56
In September to Stone Arabia and Nellis 25 "
In Oct. & Nov. to Canajohary Fort Plain & Fort Plank 31 "
1777 In May & June to Bowman's Creek & Brimstone Hill 25 "
In July & August to the Oriskany Battle where Capt John Davis was killed. 21 "
In September & October to Saratoga and served in Genl Gates army or on the north side of the river on the frontier 47 "
1778 In June to Palatine and the Nose. Fondas Mills, 14 "
In July & August to the Saghendaga Block House 30 "
In October to Cherry Valley when it was burnt by Buller and Brant 9 "
In November to Fort Plain and Fort Plank 21 "
Tho: Sammons

Add the 3 months & 9 days mentioned within -
T. Sammons Esq -

War Department Pension Office January 27. 1838
Sir,
Your statement in support of the claim of John Dockstadu to an increase of his pension has been examined. You say that the claimant in September 1776 served 23 days at Stone-arabia and Ellis, 31 days in October and November at Canajoharie, Fort Plank and Fort Plane, and 21 days at Oriskany in 1777. Mr. Dockstadu in his declaration does not even allude to the first mentioned tour. The tour to Oriskany, he states explicitly, was but 18 days. The service after the battle of Oriskany is indefinitely set forth. The name of the Captain in each tour should be specified before that part of the claim can be investigated. Upon your affidavit, all that can be added to the claimant's former allowance is three months and nine days. His pension certificate must be returned before another can be issued.
I am respectfully Your Obt. Servt. J. L. Edwards
Thomas Sammons, Esq. Present

Washington City 31 Jan y 1838
Sir
In your Letter of the 27 th of in answer to the Claim of John Dockstader for an Increase of his pension you say in his declaration he does not set forth certain Tours of duty in the Militia as I have set forth in my Affidavit for him - Dockstader does not set forth nor state the Particulars as to dates or the tours on which he served but he states the whole time of service I believe to be two years four Months & 23 Days the most of the Old soldiers recollect the time of their service by calculations made at the time the service was performed - but cannot identify Particular time and circumstances - In the Tours to the Briskana Battle you say he has put down 18 days and that I have stated it at 21 days the latter Number I believe has been Generally Allowed in the pension Office you also say that the name of the the Capt. under which he served should be specified for each Tour he served my Affidavit in your Office is positive that he served in Capt. John Davis company from the beginning of the war until the Battle of Briskana on the 6 th of August 1777 and from that time till the end of the war in Capt. Abraham Peeters Company - Col. Fishers Regiment Lieut. Col. Peeter from the beginning to the close of the war

That if this claim is examined with a proper construction of the evidence in its favor and the given for that as reputable and credible that the Commissioner will at least add 6 or 8 Months more service more than his present pension is but if the department those claimants and evidence to swear positive proof as to date time & place of service more than fifty years after service was performed and to make positive specifications proof of which cannot now be had - I conceive there is many an old soldier and their Widows who must continue to wear out their days in poverty and want however may have been otherwise - and if there is any discrepancy in the evidence of this case in the evidence of this case a just medium would perhaps be the best rule by which the Intension of the act of Congress may be carried into effect - In conclusion I will say that Mr. Dockstader is now very old and infirm and not very capable of making an Explanatory Affidavit - but at the date of his declaration he was not so infirm accompanying a recommend of his upright character and his honest intensions and as the claim must now be left to the discretionary judgement of the Commissioner I trust it will be examined with a strict view to equity and justice towards the claimant
Hon. J. L. Edwards
I am Sir very Respectfully Your Humble Servt.
Commissioner of Pension Thos. Sammons

Nov. 20. 1844
App of
Geo. A.
Geo. Dockstader
for increase.
John H. ... Washington ... N.C.

Ovid Nov 16th, 44
Hon S. L. Edwards
Comd. of Pensions
Dear Sir
I beg leave respectfully to enclose Comptroller's Certificate of the Service of Ind Dockmaster - I will remark that I am applied to to try to obtain an increase of pension for him I am informed that he is a pensioner at $20.75 per Annum - I ask if the inclosed certificate be considered as embracing service performed by him, whether that service is included in his present pension, if not, will it be allowed or does it refer to another - Respectfully Your Ob.
Leut Brad Joy

State of N. York } Montgomery County } ss
On the 19 th day of August 1834 Personally Appeared before me Abraham A. Van Horn a Justice of the peace of the Town of Johnstown in and for the County aforesaid, Simon Veeder of the said Town and County aforesaid, who was duly Sworn according to Law. That he has been personally known and acquainted with John Dockstader, an Applicant for a Pension, from the time of his youth. Previous to the Revolutionary War, during the same and ever since,
deponent further saith that he is personally acquainted and knows That Claimant did commence in rendering Services to the United States, in the year 1775, then belonging to the same Company of Militia, commanded by Capt. John Davis, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Frederick Kipcher in Genl. Nicholas Herkimer's Brigade in the then County of Tryon,
deponent further saith, that Claimant and himself with the said Company and Regt. were often and frequently called out on various Occurrences, and Alarms, during the aforesaid Revolutionary War - and that the said Claimant always proved and behaved himself like a true and faithful friend to the American Cause, and distinguished himself as a brave Revolutionary Soldier in the Struggle, against the Insurgencies from Canada - and that he continued to the close of the War in rendering Services, whenever thereunto required, by his country's call, deponent Verily believes Excepting in the year 1782 Claimant was subject to Rheumatic Complaints -
deponent further says, that Claimant is a man of truth and veracity and his Testimony Entitled to full credit
subscribed and Sworn to this 19 th day Simon Veeder of August 1834
Abn Van Horn Justice of the peace
State of N. York } Montgomery County } ss This may certify, that I Abn Van Horn a Justice of the peace of the Town of Johnstown in and for the County of Montgomery aforesaid, that I am Personally, acquainted with Simon Veeder Esq r and have been for a Number of years past, and do certify that he is a person of irreproachable character, of truth and veracity and his Testimony Entitled to full credit - dated this 19 th day of August 1834
Abn Van Horn Justice of the peace

State of New York,
Montgomery County,
Clerks Office.
vs. I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Laurence Marcellus before whom the foregoing supplemental declaration of John Dockstater purports to have been known was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in for the said County, & that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, & truly believe that his name subscribed to said supplemental declaration is genuine. And I further certify that Andrew Rankin, before whom the foregoing affidavit of Adam Miller purports to have been known, was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in for the said County; And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & truly believe that his name subscribed to said affidavit and also to the foregoing certificate of Character of said Adam Miller is genuine. And I further certify that William H. Van Horn, before whom the within affidavit of Simon Veeder purports to have been known was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in for the said County. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice & truly believe that his name subscribed to the within affidavit, & also to the within certificate of Character is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 19th August 1834.
Geo: D. Ferguson
Approved Judge Veeder

Payments to be made at Albany, by F. W. Olcott, Esq. Agent for paying Pension= ers, in the Agency of Albany, N.Y.
Recorded in the Pension Of= fice, in Book 82 Vol. 4, Page 17, by S. A. Elliott, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William Dockstader of Montgomery co. N. York who was a private in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive twenty-seven dollars and twenty-one cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty-fifth day of October, — one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven.

31.243

State of N. York } Montgomery County } ss
On the 18 th day of August 1834 Personally Appeared before me Andrew Pintup, one of the Justices of the Peace of Glen, and in the County of Montgomery aforesaid, Adam Miller of the Town of Root, in the same County aforesaid, who being duly Sworn in due form of Law, deponeth and saith that he was personally Ac- quainted with John Dockstader from the time of their Youth, 'till previous to the Revolutionary War during the War, Until the conclusion of the same and ever since, knowing that the Aforesaid John Dockstader, a Claimant for a Pension for his services rendered to the United States, deponent says that he is personally known that the said Claimant has rendered faithful Services to the United States as a true and Courageous, Revolutionary, Soldier, from the commencement, to the close of said war, excepting the two last years, deponent had gone to the South- ern part of the State of N. York, but deponent has no doubt on his Mind, that claimant did endure to the end of said War. Only understood that the very last year, claimant had been subject to Rheumatic complaint in disabling him to perform Services to the United States, for and during the year 1782
deponent further says that in the year 1775 both Claimant and himself said deponent, belonging to one and the same Company commanded by Capt John Davis in the Regt of Militia, commanded By Col Frederick Kipscher and Colonel Adams 2 d Col, Genl. Harkness Brigade, perfectly recollects, that Claimt. did render Services to the United States, during said year
deponent further says that Claimant in the winter 1776. Under the Command of Genl. Schuyler and Genl. Harkness, with him said deponent, did march to Johnstown, causing surrender of Col John Johnson, and a Number of others of his Associates. Col Davis
deponent further says, that Claimant has been actually engaged in that Memorable Battle at Oriskany, with him said deponent Under Command of Genl. Harkness, against Genl. St. Leger with a large body or Army, of Loyalists from Canada, and that claimant had fought, and sustained his position like a brave American Soldier Until after the Enemy had withdrawn themselves, from the field of Battle,
deponent further says, that claimant and himself often

And frequently, chiefly on all Occurrences, when, Ordered Out by his superior Officers, always found him ready apparently at a moment's warning, either to meet the Enemy to take battle, or in repelling the Incursions of the Enemy —
deponent further says, that he verily believes and feels well assured, and satisfied, that claimant has rendered the full length of Service & more, as further stated and contained in his supplemental declaration,
deponent further and lastly say, that claimant is a man of truth and veracity, and his statement entitled to full credit
subscribed and sworn to this 18 th day of August 1834, before me
J. D. J. D. Justice of the peace
his Adam Miller mark
State of N. York } ss. This may certify that Adam Miller the Montgomery County } ss. foregoing named Witness, has been duly sworn before me, as to the Service rendered by John Dockstader, do certify that the said Witness, cannot write his name in consequence of Old Age and infirmities, and that he did, signify his name by making his mark. And I do further certify, that I the said Justice have been personally acquainted with the aforesaid Adam Miller as long I can remember, that he is a man of irreproachable character, of truth and veracity, and his Testimony entitled to full credit —
dated 18 th day of August 1834
J. D. J. D. Justice of the Peace
Affidavit Adam Miller

State of N. York } Montgomery County } ss
On the 5 th day of July 1837 Personally appeared before me Jacob Hees a justice of the Peace in and for Jacob Snell a resident of the Town of Palatine, County and State Aforesaid, who was duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that he has been personally acquainted with John F Dockstader a resident of the Town of Palatine County and State aforesaid; in the Revolutionary War, knowing that he has been a Revolutionary Soldier that he belonged to the Company of Militia commanded by Capt John Davis and to Col Frederick Fishers Regt in the then County of Tryon, at the commencement of the said Revolutionary War, and continued in rendering United States Services, during the whole War, in the same Company as a Militia Soldier first under the command of Capt John Davis until the 8 th day of August 1777 when Capt Davis was slain in Oriskany Battle. When Immediately after Lieut Abraham Veeder Succeeded to the command of said Company, believing to the close of the Revolution, and that the said Dockstader has been a true and faithful Soldier during the whole War, is generally believed by all who knew him as far as deponent has been able to ascertain, with the Exception of the last year in the War, when the said Dockstader did State in his former declaration, that he had been disabled, in consequence of Rheumatic Complaint.
deponent further saith, that as early as in fall 1832 he was employed the agent on behalf of the said John F Dockstader to make out his declaration and papers for procuring his Pension, whether 1 st or his  do not recollect Second years service, he insisting on, that he had marked and noted the number of days for the one whole year, the days he had served during the year, pretending that it was to be found in his house, mentioning that he had rendered Service during said year the length of Seventy Six days, but when deponent discovering that he had been charging, and Noticing halfe days, deponent persuading him to deduct 8 halfe days leaving it 72, but when his hon ble the Pension Commissioner was pleased to return the Papers with the Objections, in his supplemented declaration embracing the 8 halfe days in the same, when myself insisting on a thorough search to be made, there was none found,

And in consequence the Poor Old Soldier, Apparently, has hitherto not yet obtained his bounty, engaged to him by a venecolant Administration, and that it is the Opinion, and merely belief, of deponant, if Justice is rendered, that Claimant will be allowed a full Pension, by his hon ble the Pension Commissioners as he was a Strong Whig, and a good and faithful Soldier, so each and every Old Soldier say , who was acquainted with him, during the Revolution, and further faith not
subscribed and sworn to, this 5 th day of July 1837 before me
Jacob Snell
Jacob H. Sles. Justice
Montgomery County, ss:
I certify that I have been personally acquainted with Jacob Snell. The witness who has subscribed his name, and sworn to the foregoing affidavit, for the space of forty years and upwards. I do further certify that the witness is a person of truth and veracity and that his testimony is entitled to full credit.
Given under my hand at Palatine this 5 th day July, 1837.
Jacob H. Sles. Justice
State of New York
Montgomery County
Clerks Office. S. J. George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery county aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jacob H. Sles, before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been sworn, was on the date of the same a justice of the peace in & for said County. and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and Verily believe that his name subscribed to said affidavit to the above certificate of character is the Genuine signature of said Justice.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 11 th day of July 1837.
Geo: D. Ferguson. Clerk

J. Sammons, Secy state of New York } Montgomery County } ss: On this 26th day of September 1837 personally appeared before me Myndert Sturim a Commissioner of Oaths in and for said County Abraham Phillips of the Town of Euphrata County and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he is 84 years of age that he was well acquainted with John Dockstader who was a private in the Revolutionary War, that the said Dockstader served in said War in Capt. John Davis Company of Col. Frederick Fishers Regiment until the battle of Oriskana, the first service was in the latter part of June or the beginning of July 1775 occupied 8 days and was done in the Town of Johnstown at Caughnawaga according to the direction of the Committee of Troyon County in September of the same year was ordered out by Captain John Davis to guard against the Tories who collected at Johnson's Hall and served 8 days at different times during the same year there were more meetings of the Militia but now recollect to specify the times or places in the year 1776 in the Month of January Capt. John Davis Company was ordered to meet at Caughnawaga with Col. Fishers Regiment, and was ordered to Johnson's Hall Johnstown, under the command of Gen. Phillips Schuyler where Sir John Johnson surrendered his Arms, the said Dockstader served there 7 days that in the Month of April and May of the same year said Dockstader was ordered out in Capt. John Davis Company and served in different places at Johnstown Albany Bush & Scotch Bush in search of Tories 21 days, that in the month of June and part of July Capt. John Davis Company was ordered out to Bowmans Creek Grants Tavern in scouting parties when the said Dockstader served 22 days that in the 1777, Col. Frederick Fisher Regiment was ordered out with a detachment of Militia to Ballstown said Dockstader served there 8 days under the command of Lieut. Genl. Van Braklin who had command of part of Capt. Abraham Veeder's Company in the Month of August 1777 the whole of Col. Frederick Fishers Regiment was ordered out and Marched to Oriskana said Dockstader was in said Battle of Oriskana in Capt. John Davis Company who was there killed, and served in that expedition three weeks

That in the same year in the Month of September and October said Dockstader was out with a detachment of Militia under the command Lieutenant Nicholas Dockstader at Pripes Hill and at the House of Jacob Putman 21 days now in the Town of Amsterdam, in the 1778 was ordered out by Capt. Abraham Vader Sackendago Block house & served Eight days and was then discharged and was again ordered under the command of Capt. John Fisher and marched to the said Block house some time in June & part of July and was out 30 days and further as near as I now can recollect the said Dockstader was again ordered out under the command of Capt. Abraham Vader and Marched to Canajoharie about the first day of October to Fort Plain & Fort Plain and served 19 days, that in the same Year of 1778 the said Dockstader was ordered out by Capt. Abraham Vader about the last of October & beginning of November was out 8 days when Cherry Valley was burnt and the Inhab- itants was Massacred by Major Butler & Capt. Brant
Witness Present Tho: Sammons Orvella B. Gilbert
his Abraham X Phillips Mark
State of New York Montgomery County ss. It remembred that on the twenty sixth day of September in the year 1834 came before me Abraham J. Phillips & person to me well known and subscribed his name to the above Affidavit by making his mark and he being duly sworn by me Acknowledged the same for the uses and purposes therein mentioned All of which I Certify
Myndert Starin } Com of Oaths &c

State of New York Montgomery County Clerks Office. ss.
I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that Myndert Starin before whom the foregoing affidavit of Abraham Philips purports to have been sworn, was, on the date of the same a Commissioner of deeds, duly authorized to act as such; and that his indorsement subscribed to said affidavit to the foregoing certificate of Character is Genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 5th. October 1834. Geo: D. Ferguson, Clk.

13668 John Darkstad
Supplemental Declaration Col Fisher Capt. Davis
1st 6 p 80 - $ 2.00.780
3 17 3 33 178
mo 1st 4 aug 7.54
6-1 8.5
Schmitt
Printed mo 8 1/2 aug
20 6.66 55 27.21
Jan
Thomas Sammons Esq.
Oct 1st

13.00.8
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Dachstader which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? no
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? doubtful
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? — no XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? none — If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? — no — XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? — no —
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Letter to Thos. Fannin, 27 Jan. '38
Albany (N.Y.) 31.243
John Dockstader,
of Montgomery (in the State of New York), who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Davis - of the Regt. commanded by Col. Fisher. in the N. York time for 8 mos. & 5 dys private.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany (N.Y.) at the rate of 27 Dollars 21 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Octo- ber, 1837, and sent to Thos. Fannin, M.D., Principal.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1837 $176:86 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 M. '38 = 13:60
$190.46
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliott Clerk. Book 62 Vol. 4 Page 17.

Affidavit,
Capt Frederick Sammons
Appertaining to the claim of John Dockstader, before mentioned
73
For C. McLean
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal at office this 27th November 1834
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of N. York } Montgomery County } 1/5
On the 20 th day of November 1834 Personally Appeared before me John Libber a Justice of the Peace of The Peace of Canajoharie, in and for the County of Montgomery 60 John Dockstader of the Town of Palatine, in the County and State aforesaid Who being duly sworn, according to Law, deposes and saith, that he Actually, hath been a Revolutionary, Military Soldier, Under the Command, of both Inferior and Superior Officers, as stated in his Original as well than Supplemental Declarations, heretofore com- municated to his Hon ble the Commissioner of Pensions, of the War Department, by and through his Agent V st Jacob Snell — By whom he is informed, that his claim hath again been examined and objected to, suspended and put on file, in consequence of the Many Short term, so specifically Expounded — Although almost Disheartened, hopeless to receive in receiving the bounty of my Govern t . to which Claimant considers himself so honorably and justly entitled He once more and Again beg leave to state, that he has at the time As stated, in his supplemental Declaration, kept a memorandum of the Number of days, and length of Service rendered to the United States Although said memorandum is no more to be found, but Always has been fresh in his Mind and perfect recollection, that Claimant had 76 days Noted in said Memorandum, Although Claimed some few less by his former Application
The Claimant further State that he has rendered the full length of Actual Service as stated in his former Supplemental declaration Communicated to his Hon ble the Pension Commissioner of the War department In full faith and hope that justice may be rendered, according to the true intent and meaning of the Law of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 And further Claimant saith not —
Subscribed and sworn to This 20 th day of November 1834 before me
John Dockstader
John Libber Justice of the Peace

State of N. York } Montgomery County } ss. I John Lüber of the Town of Canajoharie and for the County of Montgomery aforesaid do certify that I have been personally acquainted with John Dockstader a resident of the Town of Palatine for many years past, the within named claimant for a Pension, and I do further certify that he the said claimant is a man of truth and veracity, and his testimony in my opinion, entitled to full credit Given Under my hand this 20 th day of November 1834 — John Lüber. Justice of the Peace
State of New York Montgomery County Clerks Office ss. I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John Lüber before whom the foregoing affidavit of John Dockstader purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County: And that being well acquainted with his hand writing I truly believe that his name subscribed to the said affidavit & to the above Certificate of Character is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 21 st Nov. 1834
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk
John Dockstader

State of N. York } } Montgomery County } On the 7th day of November 1834 Personally appeared before Aaron Haring one of the Justices of
The peace of the The Town of Johnstown in and for the County of Montgomery, Frederick Sammons of the same Town and County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and saith that he has been personally acquainted with John Dockstader, then a resident of the District of Caughnawaga, County of Tryon, was a resident of the Town of Palatine, County of Montgomery, in the Revolutionary War during the same and ever since, deponent further says, that the said John Dockstader, did belong to the same company of Militia, commanded by Capt John Davis, in Col Frederick Fisher's Regt. And that the said John a Claimant for a Pensions, often and frequently did render faithful Services with himself from the year 1775 by this deponent, to the United States of America, and that he the said Claimant, did prove a faithful soldier during the Revolution, until sometime in Spring 1778 when he this deponent was taken captive by the Indians from Canajoharie, by John Johnson at the head of the Enemy. At the time when Caughnawaga was burned, Murdering, Looting and prisoners taken, that after the 5th day of Augt 1777 when Capt. Veeder Abel Veeder had the command of the said company during the remainder part of the Revolution. When their former Capt. Davis Capt. Davis was killed
That deponent cannot recollect the particular Town, and Services rendered by claimant, but may safely say, that he at least rendered the full length of services to the United States, from the commencement of the said Revolutionary War of two years did render the said Claimant did prove a true and faithful soldier in the Revolution
Deponent further saith that Claimant is a Man of Truth and Veracity and further saith Not P
Sworn to and subscribed this 7th day of November
1834 Before me and I certify that the said Frederick Sammons is a credible Witness & a respectable person Aaron Haring Jus Pacis of Montgomery County New York State

State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's Office
George D. Ferguson
Clerk of the County of Montgomery aforesaid do hereby certify that Aaron Haring, before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, was on the date hereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & truly believe that his name name subscribed to the said affidavit & also to the certificate of Character of said deponent is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 7th. November 1834
Geo: D. Ferguson

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
   4 th July 1779. In s Dorkstader priv £ in 17 9 3/4   3 rd Nov r do do do in 16 0 0   1 st Augt. 1780. John Dorkstader Corp l 2 18 8   20 th Oct 1781. In s Dorkstader priv 1 2 1   1 st June 1782. John Dorkstader do 1 13 9      
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Nov r 13 th 1844.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 5 & 6, now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
   First—under Capt.  Robt. Yates  in Col.  Fred k Fisher  Regt.    Second " "  do  " "  do  "    Third " "  Henry Herder  " "  Peter Bellinger  "    Fourth " "  Jacob De Forest  " "  Hugh K Van Kinselaer  "    Fifth " "  Lt. John Vernuth  " "  Peter Bellinger  "    Sixth " "   " "   "    Seventh " "   " "   "    Eighth " "   " "   "    Ninth " "   " "   "    Tenth " "   " "   "   
Philip Schuyler Dep y Comptroller